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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,343.68 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,343.68 and 600.62 is: 828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,343.68 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,343.68 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,343.68 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 807,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,032.86/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.82

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